Montecito is perhaps mid-way between Mussel Shoals (see elsewhere within the website) and Santa Barbara.  There are a variety of good restaurants and beach access from the area.

This part of southern California was first settled by the Chumash Indians.  The area was claimed by Spain in 1542 and Sabastian Vizcaino's ship anchored offshore on December 4, 1602 -- on the Feast Day of St. Barbara, giving the channel and shoreline its name.

Charlie Chaplin came along much later, participating in the financing of the Montecito Inn along with Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle.  The Inn opened on February 16, 1928.  Wallace Beery, Carole Lombard, Marion Davies, and Lon Chaney Sr. were among the first guests.

PROPERTY	THE MONTECITO INN
ADDRESS	1295 COAST VILLAGE ROAD
TELEPHONE	800.843.2017 OR 805.969.7854
WEB	www.montecitoinn.com info@montecitoinn.com

WHEN TO GO AND HOW TO GET THERE:

• Exit U.S. Highway 101 at Olive Mill Road; it will be on your left
• The best time to go is any time you can get a reduced-rate room, most likely in the winter months

MAPQUEST: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=montecito&state=CA&address=1295+coast+village+road&country=us&level=6

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SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN 1212 MISSION CANYON ROAD -- SANTA BARBARA, CA  93105 805.682.4726 SANTA BARBARA CHAMBER www.sbbg.org LOTUSLAND RESERVATIONS 805.969.9990

We last visited this property in October 2001.